Quotes about Adversity
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
— Romans 5:3
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
— Romans 8:31
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
— Romans 12:21
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
— 1 Corinthians 16:9
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
— 2 Corinthians 1:8
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
— 2 Corinthians 4:8
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
— 2 Corinthians 4:9
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
— 2 Corinthians 7:5
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
— 2 Corinthians 8:2
Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.
— 2 Corinthians 11:25
I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
— Galatians 5:10
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
— Philippians 1:28